Bose Amps

[FU]

The rear amp's started giving me some pops on start up and needed replacement. Instead of getting them repaired I bought a set of 100w amps out of a Cadillac. Now there is bass and some good sound in this 94 Bose system.

[SteveCanyon]

Thanks all, is Dr. Don the only place to get the pig tail adapters for the 1990?

Edit, I emailed Dr. Dons if he had the adapters and got this response:

Nissan Amplifiers are not designed for the Corvette Speakers.
The Frequency Output for these amplifiers is designed to drive a specific speaker.
The Nissan Amplifiers do not deliver as quality of an output either.(Wattage/Freq)

So anyone else sell the adapters for the 90?

[pantera1683]

Originally Posted by FU

The rear amp's started giving me some pops on start up and needed replacement. Instead of getting them repaired I bought a set of 100w amps out of a Cadillac. Now there is bass and some good sound in this 94 Bose system.

From which year and model Cadillac did you get your amps? Mine need replacing and I was going to replace the whole system but apparently I won't have to with these.

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by SteveCanyon

I need to replace or rebuild the amps in my 90. Is it best to just buy new ones or just have them rebuilt? Or is there another option? I found a place online who will rebuild them with a lifetime warranty for $80 each so may just send them all in. Always looking for a cheaper solution though.

What/where is "the place online" that will rebuild your C4 Corvette Bose Amps for $80?

[hiperf406]

Is it possible to install a standard speaker in place of the amped ones?

[mike100]

Originally Posted by hiperf406

Is it possible to install a standard speaker in place of the amped ones?

You can do that, but you have to also change the head unit and bypass the CDM tuner. There are plug-and-play wire harnessed for aftermarket radios and even some packages with a head unit you can mount too. The Bose speakers are a proprietary 1 ohm impedance. It is all or nothing with these radios. I found that fixing the amps was the easiest solution since I'm not an audiophile and don't need any slick features in a car I don't drive very often.

[FU]

Originally Posted by pantera1683

From which year and model Cadillac did you get your amps? Mine need replacing and I was going to replace the whole system but apparently I won't have to with these.

100 watt amps from a Bose system in a Cadillac. They are not that specific. Plugs right in. You have to modify 2 of the mounting screws. Very easy and well worth it. You will like the sound for cheap.
There is a set on Ebay right now @ 60. shipped for the pair.

I'm looking for a set of 75 watt amps to finish up the front speakers.

Originally Posted by hiperf406

Is it possible to install a standard speaker in place of the amped ones?

I'm using the stock rear speakers now. They are fine.

Oh , and Thanks' go's out to LocoBob for the suggestion !

[SteveCanyon]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

What/where is "the place online" that will rebuild your C4 Corvette Bose Amps for $80?

http://www.carstereohelp.com/corvette.htm

[SteveCanyon]

Where can I source some pig tails to put new amps in besides Dr. Don's? He is sold out and rather not pay $30 each from the vendors.

[Bob Eyres]

Originally Posted by FU

100 watt amps from a Bose system in a Cadillac. They are not that specific. Plugs right in. You have to modify 2 of the mounting screws. Very easy and well worth it. You will like the sound for cheap.
There is a set on Ebay right now @ 60. shipped for the pair.

I'm looking for a set of 75 watt amps to finish up the front speakers.

Mine (91') are all crapped out too over the years. The Caddy's sound like a good idea, upgrade on the cheap.
Is there a certain year Caddy that you got them from? What should I ask for? Is this a boneyard acquisition or did you buy them new?

With my headers, no cats, and old 3" B&B's, I don't suppose I need to be too picky )